convalesce
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vəˈlɛs verb (used without object), con·va·lesced, con·va·lesc·ing.
to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
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convalesce (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (intr) to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting | |
| [C15: from Latin convalēscere, from com- (intensive) + valēscere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong] | |
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Convalesce
is always a great word to know.
So is conducive. Does it mean:
| n.????? |
| tending to produce; conducing; contributive; helpful; favorable usually fol. by to: |
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Word Origin & History
convalesce
late 15c., from L. convalescere "thrive, convalesce," from com- intensive prefix + valescere "to begin to grow strong," inchoative of valere "to be strong" (see valiant). Only in Caxton and Scottish writers until 19c.
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convalesce con·va·lesce (kŏn'və-lěs')
v. con·va·lesced, con·va·lesc·ing, con·va·lesc·es
To return to health and strength after illness; recuperate.
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Example sentences
The patient is allowed to convalesce after hemostasis is achieved.
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